tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87499564010042745092018-03-06T01:22:45.537-06:00Tapestry's ImaginingsMy blog about
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crafts &amp; fun.Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-40908764959286620532017-11-26T08:40:00.002-06:002017-11-26T08:40:34.736-06:00A yummy easy Cheesecake recipe for you!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I made 2 English Toffee Cheesecakes to take to my youngest son's for our Thanksgiving family dinner yesterday.&nbsp; They were so easy to make and honestly I think cheesecakes get a bad rap as being time consuming or difficult to make.&nbsp; Not this recipe!&nbsp; Plus you can cheat a little bit and I promise you no one will know the difference.<br />&nbsp; This is so easy I'm not even needing to go back and look at the recipe to post it here but if you click on &gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smuckers.com/(S(2skbddm2oic1r3fccowegz45))/recipes/english-toffee-cheesecake-7382" target="_blank">Smuckers</a>&nbsp;&lt;&nbsp; you can print it off via the link to their site if you need to do so.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />Buy ready made graham cracker pie crust with 2 extra servings so you have a nice big crust.<br /><br />Filling:<br />3 bars of cream cheese (8 oz. size)<br />1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz. size)<br />3 eggs<br />2 tsp. vanilla<br />Toffee bits 4 oz. (8 oz. bag) tossed in 2 tsp. of flour to coat them.&nbsp;<br />Milk chocolate toffee bits (8 oz. bag)<br /><br /><br />Beat the cream cheese and milk mixture until smooth.&nbsp; Add eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly.<br />Fold in toffee bits. Pour into graham cracker crust.&nbsp; Top with flour dusted toffee bits you have left from the bag.<br /><br />Bake in 325 F degree oven for 1 hour.&nbsp; At this point the center should be just a wee bit jiggly.&nbsp; Remove from oven and let sit for 1 hr. to cool then put in fridge overnight.<br /><br />Before serving drizzle Caramel sauce on the cheesecake and top with mini chocolate chips and toffee bits.<br /><br />I warn you this is meant to serve a dozen people and it's got so many calories you'll gain weight just making it but you must have at least 2 bites so you can know how wonderfully decadent this cheesecake tastes.&nbsp; I never thought to take a picture of mine but following their directions mine came out just like their picture shows.</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-73597751805318348152017-11-16T22:13:00.001-06:002017-11-26T09:14:55.709-06:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Thanksgiving Blessings to All!<br /><br />Gosh, I've not posted in such a long time.&nbsp; A whole year and more has passed since I last posted here.&nbsp; So many things have happened.&nbsp; Life has happened.&nbsp; Hubby found a job then decided after a few months that it was not for him and since I had been able to tap into some financial resources of mine I encouraged him to retire for the time being.&nbsp; He may or may not seek employment after the New Year but for now he is taking it easy.<br /><br />We thought of moving for a bit this Autumn and found a home along the Mississippi River that we liked but after starting renovations/updating on our current home we decided we liked the changes and there were some cons to moving so in the end we decided to stay put.<br /><br />We added another little boy to the family this last Aug. when my youngest son and his wife added Cooper James to their household.&nbsp; He is soooo adorable and I'm not at all biased.&nbsp; LOL<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-71lJbfeHAXA/Wg5W3Txt5dI/AAAAAAAABNw/zlvXye7vkqMrVmQNrx2uUMkwxvNWyGLiACLcBGAs/s1600/Cooper%2BJames%2B8.10.17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-71lJbfeHAXA/Wg5W3Txt5dI/AAAAAAAABNw/zlvXye7vkqMrVmQNrx2uUMkwxvNWyGLiACLcBGAs/s320/Cooper%2BJames%2B8.10.17.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />He joins big brother, Wesley, who loves his baby brother but has decided there are some days he doesn't like him very much when he is crying.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; When I heard this all I could think was just wait till he starts crawling and gets into your toys.&nbsp; Oh how I miss those days for just about 2 minutes LOL.&nbsp; My 2 sons were 3 1/2 yrs apart in age so I remember those days so well.&nbsp; Funny how when you're living that moment it's not so funny and can be frustrating but by the time you're a grandparent they bring nothing but happy memories.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JUpB-0-tJZo/Wg5cvkHGoaI/AAAAAAAABOM/5SC6r-2gQx8_jG9LXenJ5tz0QUZaZ25KQCLcBGAs/s1600/22788918_10101502947310191_1501130789812529907_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="528" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JUpB-0-tJZo/Wg5cvkHGoaI/AAAAAAAABOM/5SC6r-2gQx8_jG9LXenJ5tz0QUZaZ25KQCLcBGAs/s320/22788918_10101502947310191_1501130789812529907_n.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jME79_CwG-M/Wg5gi3iVVsI/AAAAAAAABOo/KIWicRXXpfQ9KQlfkNsZGw_LQu6ub9WHQCEwYBhgL/s1600/23593402_1745387155480481_6162244134241018396_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jME79_CwG-M/Wg5gi3iVVsI/AAAAAAAABOo/KIWicRXXpfQ9KQlfkNsZGw_LQu6ub9WHQCEwYBhgL/s320/23593402_1745387155480481_6162244134241018396_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My oldest son has blended his family with a lovely woman who has 1 adult daughter and 2 young daughters, Emily and Bella, still at home.&nbsp; I love them very much!&nbsp; My oldest grandson, Jack, is close to their age and they have become such a beautiful family together.&nbsp; I had to laugh when I first saw this picture at Jack putting on a stink face.&nbsp; That's a boy for you LOL.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With all of the families now having to figure out who goes where on the holidays we'll be getting our family together the Saturday after Thanksgiving.&nbsp; &nbsp;Christmas likely will be celebrated on a different date also.&nbsp; I've promised 2 home made cheesecakes for Thanksgiving so I hope I manage to turn out a couple really yummy ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope anyone who wanders onto my blog has a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas!</div></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-42158046133471854802016-09-30T19:34:00.000-05:002016-09-30T19:36:09.157-05:00Sunshine on a cloudy day!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">My last post was about the blessings of a neighborhood and the richness of friends who help others. Today, I am thankful to post that my husband was contacted about a job he applied for and has been hired, pending results of the usual drug testing and final paperwork, prior to start date. &nbsp;We couldn't be happier. &nbsp;Both of us feel like a weight has been lifted &nbsp; God is so good to us always. &nbsp;I keep telling my husband that whatever you ask of God He will deliver if you have faith. I'm not sure he always believes that to be true but I keep telling him to have faith and I think it amazes him sometimes when good things happen after these conversations. My husband and I aren't regular church goers but I read my Bible often and it never ceases to amaze me when I come across a passage that I really needed to see at any given time. &nbsp;It's as if it speaks to me with words always so in tune with our lives. &nbsp;There are moments when a person really needs to think quietly about all the many blessings they have even though their lives may be in a bit of turmoil at that time. &nbsp;The Bible teaches that the world will pass away but not God's love for us &nbsp;Our Lord, Jesus Christ, left His home and all His belongings to preach the gospel among the peoples of the world in His travels with the apostles. He relied on the goodness of others and God to provide for Him. &nbsp;If all of us could just learn to begin to trust and lean on each other in this world instead of bickering, fighting, and killing just think what changes we could make. &nbsp;If we could find that kind of love we could heal our world and each other of all life's difficulties. &nbsp;I wish all of you who may read this post God's multitude of Blessings in your lives. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fpvMlnFOdWs/V-8EFYZK0qI/AAAAAAAABKo/SYNwfetieNQE6Auqv7QN7gfHi_yQLxsjACLcB/s1600/IMG_2953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fpvMlnFOdWs/V-8EFYZK0qI/AAAAAAAABKo/SYNwfetieNQE6Auqv7QN7gfHi_yQLxsjACLcB/s320/IMG_2953.JPG" width="240" /></a></div></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-5174527634738877002016-09-19T13:59:00.000-05:002016-09-19T13:59:58.935-05:00A Neighborhood is a Blessing!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dh_ZDZb4jxk/V-AeqDIuxtI/AAAAAAAABJs/fVzkYxh0TDoe_lrdljHl3vD53gsC2XPjQCLcB/s1600/autumnal-delight.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dh_ZDZb4jxk/V-AeqDIuxtI/AAAAAAAABJs/fVzkYxh0TDoe_lrdljHl3vD53gsC2XPjQCLcB/s320/autumnal-delight.gif" width="201" /></a></div>It's been over a year since I've blogged. &nbsp;It's crazy how time flies. &nbsp;Some days I don't give blogging a thought. &nbsp;Today is not one of those days. &nbsp;Today I feel the need to tell a story of love, goodwill, compassion and generosity. &nbsp;In these days of turmoil, hatred, violence and a general feeling of disharmony I feel compelled to tell of something good. &nbsp;Our world needs to hear good things now and then.<br />My story starts with a new job for my husband. &nbsp;Excellent &nbsp;pay, crazy good benefits, decent hours and weekends off. &nbsp;Who wouldn't feel excited? This after struggling with medical bills following a series of medical disasters for both of us over the past 8 years that wiped out our meager savings and floored us with the costs of medical care. &nbsp;So this new job was such a blessing to us.<br />Right away, some things became evident. This job was anything but a dream. &nbsp;What started out being described as,"current accounts we just want to upgrade services for" became nothing more than a fancy way of saying telemarketing. Managers, whose own job security came from making sure their crew sold, sold , SOLD made for a tense, stressful environment. &nbsp;My husband began to be stressed and depressed. &nbsp;He spoke to our family doctor and was prescribed an antidepressant. &nbsp;Instead of it helping, he began having panic attacks. &nbsp;Bad ones. &nbsp;He collapsed at work one day and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. &nbsp;Initially, they believed he might be having a heart attack or even a mild stroke. &nbsp;More expensive tests. &nbsp;The next doctor appointment I attended with him. &nbsp;Turns out the antidepressant was causing the panic attacks. &nbsp;So a medication switch. &nbsp;But early on still having panic attacks and trying to bolster himself to return to work. &nbsp;He couldn't do it. &nbsp;He could barely find the strength to get out of bed without vomiting from fear of that work environment and the need to be at home where he felt safe and no pressure. &nbsp;I made him quit the job. &nbsp;I needed my husband to be okay and not tip over the edge with a nervous breakdown or worse. &nbsp;Over the next couple of weeks we began to avail ourselves of local social programs to help us meet our needs. &nbsp;I am disabled so it fell on my husband to do the food pantry trips. &nbsp;While everyone was kind to him it is a humbling experience to stand in line outside of a food pantry waiting to be allowed in to be given bags of food. &nbsp;Another local agency paid our water bill for us and gave us a gas card. &nbsp;My hubby began to feel better and began applying for jobs. &nbsp;Interviews followed but we're still in the process of finding employment for a 60 year old man with limiting health issues. &nbsp;This is where we found out what kind of a neighborhood we live in began to happen. &nbsp;Word began to get out what was going on at our house. &nbsp;Two bags and a ten dollar gift card to a local grocery store showed up on our front porch for our pets. It's still a mystery to us who did this. &nbsp;One of our neighbors gave my husband a bag full of frozen beef when she saw him out walking our dogs. &nbsp;Another neighbor shopped for groceries and dropped off 2 bags on the porch. &nbsp;The same neighbor who gave the beef caught my husband this morning giving him toilet paper, tissues, hand towels and offers of future support if there is need; just call them. &nbsp;Our neighborhood is truly a blessing to us. &nbsp;In times of trouble hubby has always been there to help. &nbsp;He'd run to help clear trees following storms. &nbsp;Clear sidewalks after a snowstorm. &nbsp;Whatever and whenever the neighborhood was affected my husband has been there to help. &nbsp;It's what neighbors do. &nbsp;At least in our neighborhood.<br />&nbsp; So to Pamela &amp; Jim, Amy &amp; Alicia, and our mystery provider, we love you all. Your kindness will never be forgotten. &nbsp;As Pamela has pointed out, "everyone has been where you guys are. &nbsp;If not now, in the past or one day they will be". &nbsp;It's nice to know we're part of a neighborhood filled with people like these wonderful souls. &nbsp;I would wish this on the world. &nbsp;That everyone can make a neighborhood filled with loving people.</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-77034652394131621072015-06-27T19:50:00.003-05:002015-06-27T19:50:27.985-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Busy past few days. &nbsp;I babysat my youngest grandson, Wesley, for a few hours so his folks could meet up with some friends. &nbsp;He is so darned adorable! &nbsp;Kicking myself I didn't take pictures but my arms were busy holding the little cutie. &nbsp;It seems he has an almost constant smile and I'm not sure I've ever been around a baby who is so attentive to things around him at the ripe old age of 7 months. It's the most time I've gotten to spend with him since I fractured my ankle a month or so after he was born and landed in a nursing home to recuperate. &nbsp;It made me so happy to be able to spend some quality time with him.<br /><br />This afternoon was spent hooking up an xbox 360 and Kinect sensor to my TV set. &nbsp;It was pretty simple but took me awhile as I'm still hobbling about so I had a good workout before I ever got to try the games out that came with it. &nbsp;This was my latest thrifty purchase as I won it at an online auction for $65 plus s&amp;h. &nbsp;It is used but was in nearly brand new condition and works like a charm. &nbsp;I am very pleased and thankful. &nbsp;When you purchase used electronics @ auctions it's always a chancey proposition as you must rely on the seller's honesty regarding the item. &nbsp;I feel better when I bid @ <a href="http://www.shopgoodwill.com/">www.shopgoodwill.com</a> as I know that if something does arrive and isn't working at least the money spent goes to a worthy organization. &nbsp;I've bid and won many auctions over the years and I've never been disappointed with them.<br /><br />It's been lovely here today with the sun shining and beautiful temps. &nbsp;I hope wherever you are you enjoy your day!</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-62876435579214669602015-06-20T03:34:00.002-05:002015-06-20T03:34:38.159-05:00Totally Tickled!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TV9r1ykNQdI/SqioNQwcY_I/AAAAAAAAAOg/sJkU2m4CfGs/s1600/mjf_button-active.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TV9r1ykNQdI/SqioNQwcY_I/AAAAAAAAAOg/sJkU2m4CfGs/s1600/mjf_button-active.gif" /></a></div><a href="http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/" target="_blank">http://www.maryjanesfarm.org</a>Several years ago I had a magazine sample show up in my mailbox and I fell in love with it. &nbsp;I poured over the outfits, recipes, ideas, family things to do together all the make do kind of knowledge every woman should have and decided I wanted to know more. &nbsp;So I joined for free to start and found my way about the fun site with lots of helpers and posted solutions to many of my questions. &nbsp;Women were sharing their favorite recipes and tips on how to make things. &nbsp;I was blown over by how nice they all were. As I progressed I felt I wanted to be a farmgirl sister who would help others through her good works. &nbsp;So I joined the sisterhood, ordered the magazine and one of the books and have never looked back. &nbsp;I've come to love seeing how all the talented ladies solve their problems and how they step up to the plate when a sister or family member is under the weather and needs some help &nbsp;Sisters always come through to help with amazing ideas, suggestions and if close enough right to your front door to brighten your day with a nice warm pie and some flowers.<br /><br />Mary Jane built up her 5 acres and have turned them into a place where women can come glamping, harvest fresh organic crops, have a spa day and a day to just have fun with other sisters.It's all about socializing with fellow sisters and having a good time.<br /><br />Today I'm happy because I was just notified I have earned my expert blogger merit badge, as well as my beginner and intermediate badge for crochet. &nbsp;I want to earn the expert badge too if I can 5 people who would be willing to learn. &nbsp;I will now have to find 5 women who show true interest in learning so I can get that badge conquered too. &nbsp;Whoooppieeeee!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Speom3InQ5E/VROfJmtmZmI/AAAAAAAABGw/6s9IT49O5-I/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Speom3InQ5E/VROfJmtmZmI/AAAAAAAABGw/6s9IT49O5-I/s320/005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vXowS4Etx0g/VVgsHcJjGSI/AAAAAAAABHk/nUflLi4kE5I/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vXowS4Etx0g/VVgsHcJjGSI/AAAAAAAABHk/nUflLi4kE5I/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>P. S. Once you're a sister at MJF and you have a blog you can get that lined up to go so your fellow sisters can see your projects. &nbsp;Fun times :)<br /><br /><br /></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-85140897065292920812015-06-14T23:14:00.004-05:002015-06-14T23:14:53.895-05:00DRESS A GIRL AROUND THE WORLD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">While going through Facebook tonight I came across an article about making dresses for girls from all over the world who are in need. &nbsp;You can donate to this program to help defray costs of shipping these garments to little girls. Dress a girl will also send you a pattern if you wish to participate in making dresses. &nbsp;Their article tells about their mission and what countries have benefitted from the generosity of folks like you and me who want to help. &nbsp;Please check out their wonderful site by either clicking the Dress A Girl button on the right hand side of my blog or following this link to their site. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/</a>&nbsp; God Bless all who help!&nbsp;</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-55397459951670681392015-06-03T22:53:00.002-05:002015-06-03T22:53:38.876-05:00Basket Weave Baby Blanket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KTOsXNv9HHw/VW_JPZNs4uI/AAAAAAAABJA/UKQJEbz_OWw/s1600/6.3.15.2BabyAfg..JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KTOsXNv9HHw/VW_JPZNs4uI/AAAAAAAABJA/UKQJEbz_OWw/s320/6.3.15.2BabyAfg..JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The latest of my baby blanket projects is for a mommy due in August. &nbsp;Obviously, she and her hubby are having a baby boy. &nbsp;I was surfing youtube and found this wonderful basket weave pattern. &nbsp;A bit more of a challenge for me, being what I still consider a novice crocheter, but after a couple tries I got the hang of it and it's actually much easier than it looks. &nbsp;It's done in multiples of 8 stitches with 4 stitches showing as more pronounced and then 4 appearing more receded. The youtube tutorial was from&nbsp;<a href="http://thecrochetcrowd.com/" target="_blank">http://thecrochetcrowd.com/</a>&nbsp;and I've come to really enjoy watching and following on Facebook @ &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crochet-Crowd/116482731742088" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crochet-Crowd/116482731742088</a>&nbsp; I added a simple single crochet border around the edge of the blanket when I was done to give it a finished look. &nbsp;Overall, I'm quite pleased with how it turned out and when hubby saw it he said, "you outdid yourself this time," which made me feel like a million bucks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rglvp6bNkQ0/VW_JS3CVSPI/AAAAAAAABJM/FYNLbQ7Vye8/s1600/6.3.15%2BBaby%2BAfghan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rglvp6bNkQ0/VW_JS3CVSPI/AAAAAAAABJM/FYNLbQ7Vye8/s320/6.3.15%2BBaby%2BAfghan.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>If you want to try this pattern for yourself please check out the linked sites about and have fun!</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-68216251367045517722015-05-17T01:00:00.001-05:002015-05-17T01:00:57.131-05:00Babies Galore :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vXowS4Etx0g/VVgsHcJjGSI/AAAAAAAABHg/-UM6Ky9nz6U/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vXowS4Etx0g/VVgsHcJjGSI/AAAAAAAABHg/-UM6Ky9nz6U/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>It would seem that babies are being born in rapid succession in my neck of the woods. &nbsp;A young couple from our neighborhood had a beautiful baby girl while I was recovering from my ankle fracture and I'd not gotten their baby's gift made so I've had a few busy days whipping up a stroller blanket, sandals and sunbonnet. There are so many pretty patterns on the net and I've finally gotten to the point I can follow easier crochet patterns but haven't yet mastered reading diagrams. &nbsp;The sunbonnet was a bit of a combo of some nice patterns I looked at but found some of the instructions a bit confusing so I winged it. I am hoping it will fit and not be a total embarrassment exhibiting my meager abilities. &nbsp;I still have baby gifts to make for four more mothers-to-be and my current WIP (work in progress) is a blue blanket using the basketweave pattern. &nbsp;Right now it's in the early stages and so I am not totally confident that will be my final design choice. &nbsp;I do find it fun trying new patterns and giving myself a bit of a challenge to further my learning since I am a self taught crocheter. &nbsp;Have a wonderful weekend everyone!<br /><br /></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-9111551594947883152015-04-19T23:03:00.001-05:002015-04-19T23:03:45.703-05:00RedHeart Yarns Giveaway Open World-wide<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WCCFl66bVgk" width="459"></iframe>&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/WCCFl66bVgk" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/WCCFl66bVgk</a><br /><br /><br /><br />A wonderful giveaway to sign up for. Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-8921468218328936322015-03-26T00:59:00.001-05:002015-03-26T01:14:08.335-05:00It's been a longggggggggg Winter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">January ended with a bang, literally. &nbsp;I fell in my kitchen and dislocated and fractured my right ankle. &nbsp;So after having surgery to pin me back together I have been rehabbing in the new wing of the nursing home I worked in for 15 yrs. It's been a long ordeal but I'm so happy I chose to be @ OGNC. &nbsp;The staff is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and have a great sense of humor. &nbsp;They have to be able to bring smiles to so many who are recovering from surgeries and broken bones. &nbsp;We need a friendly smile to get us through some painful days. &nbsp;I have progressed well and am looking forward to a return to home sometime in April. &nbsp;During my time in rehab I was able to crochet a lovely baby blanket for one of the nurses who is due in early April. &nbsp;Obviously, it's going to be a boy :) &nbsp;I've enjoyed having a way to keep my hands busy during this long spell of boredom while waiting for my leg to heal. &nbsp;I've also made friends with an 85 yr. old lady who keeps me laughing at her antics. &nbsp;She's sharp as a tack and loves to play Scrabble so we have a game a day usually. &nbsp;I hope you've all been able to spend the cold months of Winter in a happier, healthier way. &nbsp;I for one, am looking forward to Spring and going back home. &nbsp;I'm ready to dream of gardens and bbq's and warm summer nights spent laughing with friends. &nbsp;:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Speom3InQ5E/VROfJmtmZmI/AAAAAAAABGs/ZSay1jF8LcM/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Speom3InQ5E/VROfJmtmZmI/AAAAAAAABGs/ZSay1jF8LcM/s1600/005.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-1143439029188353322014-12-19T15:54:00.001-06:002014-12-19T15:54:57.379-06:00My adorable new grandson :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PHTZy_RGLlM/VJSeI8Y9gJI/AAAAAAAABFk/CqqAfu1i0zw/s1600/Wesley%2BDavid%2BHillmann%2B12.04.14%2B%2B8%2Blbs%2B6%2Boz%2B21%2Binches%2Blong.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PHTZy_RGLlM/VJSeI8Y9gJI/AAAAAAAABFk/CqqAfu1i0zw/s1600/Wesley%2BDavid%2BHillmann%2B12.04.14%2B%2B8%2Blbs%2B6%2Boz%2B21%2Binches%2Blong.jpg" height="400" width="225" /></a></div>I know I'm a bit prejudiced here but I think this little guy is pretty danged cute! &nbsp;His name is Wesley David and he's the newest member of my youngest son and his wife's family. He was born Dec. 4th but because I've been sick with the flu bug I've had to stay clear and haven't gotten to see or hold this little darling yet. &nbsp;It's killing me! &nbsp;I am on the mend now though and hope to remedy that soon. &nbsp;Welcome to the family dear sweet Wesley! &nbsp;Grandma loves you!</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-70752648505221017602014-12-19T15:49:00.002-06:002014-12-19T15:49:32.627-06:00EASY Christmas Gift and fun to make!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OyuAam1H_Vc/VJSVUm7Yp9I/AAAAAAAABFA/XgWZ-liQMlQ/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OyuAam1H_Vc/VJSVUm7Yp9I/AAAAAAAABFA/XgWZ-liQMlQ/s1600/011.JPG" height="400" width="317" /></a></div>I want to share an easy Christmas gift project I just finished. &nbsp;Shhhh don't tell anyone, but both my sons will be receiving this wall art as part of their Christmas this year. &nbsp;Things have been a bit tight around here as my husband is out of work but I don't fret. &nbsp;God provides and he's also provided me with a wee bit of talent and I love making fun things for friends and family. &nbsp;All you need is your printer and a nice sheet of cardstock in the color of your choice. &nbsp;I used a shimmery ivory cardstock to give it a bit of glamor. &nbsp;Here's what you need for this project: <br /><br />One 11x14 framed artist's canvas. <br />Black matte acrylic paint or black chalk paint.<br />One 8x11 sheet of cardstock<br />Photo corners used in scrapbooking<br />Spray adhesive (repositionable works best.) &nbsp;Printer<br /><br />Directions: &nbsp;First paint your canvas completely including the edges. &nbsp;I chose chalk paint as I thought it might be fun for my gift receivers if they could write messages around the image if they chose. &nbsp;It's fine if you want to go with a matte black paint, or for that matter you can change the paint color to fit your decor but I thought the black looked a bit more elegant. &nbsp; I applied 2 coats of paint, letting the first coat dry before painting on the 2nd coat.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; While waiting for the paint to dry upload the image you've saved from here to your printer and print out on your cardstock. &nbsp;Let the ink dry.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Once your canvas has dried and your image is printed spray adhesive spray on the back of your cardstock image and center it on your canvas. &nbsp;Once in position smooth across the surface with your hand to make sure it is all adhered to canvas. &nbsp;Place a photo corner sticker in each of the corners. &nbsp;That's it!<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In my opinion you don't need to put a picture hanger on the back since it's a framed canvas that you've used it will hang nicely over a hook or nail.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sjC9ii4DlB4/VJSce2gsNuI/AAAAAAAABFY/znzMJgibXCQ/s1600/8x11FamilyTree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sjC9ii4DlB4/VJSce2gsNuI/AAAAAAAABFY/znzMJgibXCQ/s1600/8x11FamilyTree.jpg" height="640" width="494" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;To save the image right click, open in new window and save to your computer.</div><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The nice thing about this gift is that you can whip out several all at once in an assembly line fashion if you have lots of gifts to give friends, teachers, or anyone you wish. &nbsp;You can also resize the image to make it a 5x7 and just place inside a black picture frame or use a smaller canvas. &nbsp;Easy peasy, just the kind of craft I enjoy. &nbsp;I hope you will too! &nbsp;Merry Christmas!</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-64774974442314222592014-10-12T21:33:00.001-05:002014-10-12T21:33:05.154-05:00Hooks and Needles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7J_ARUlCoo/VDs1NLe-IpI/AAAAAAAABEg/0NBq591xyz0/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7J_ARUlCoo/VDs1NLe-IpI/AAAAAAAABEg/0NBq591xyz0/s1600/005.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;My crochet hooks and knitting needles have been busy for the last month plus. &nbsp;In my last post I showed a picture of the baby car seat blanket I made for a former neighbor's new baby girl. &nbsp;This post I'm showing the shawl/scarf I crocheted for a sister in law to complete a swap we did on Facebook. &nbsp;It's done in a super soft snuggly yarn and in a lovely Autumnal rusty orange color. &nbsp;I am rather kicking myself as I think I should have not added the fringe but just seamed the ends and made it a long cowl. &nbsp;I also knitted her a neck cowl that was done in some wonderful colored yarn that varied from a lavender blue to bits of orange.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p_k3Ymt0nDg/VDs1Tpq-2OI/AAAAAAAABEo/BTV5ocE543Q/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p_k3Ymt0nDg/VDs1Tpq-2OI/AAAAAAAABEo/BTV5ocE543Q/s1600/004.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>Next up is the super cuddly soft baby blanket I crocheted for my future grandson expected to arrive in late November. &nbsp;It's a V-stitch pattern that worked up quickly and should keep the little sweetie nice and warm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the knitted cowl I made for myself from Lion's Brand Homespun yarn in Harvest. &nbsp;I love the warm Autumnal colors and it's simply done in a garter stitch. &nbsp;It's long enough to pull up over my head as a hood plus neck warmer for chilly weather. If you'd like to make one yourself here is my simple pattern.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wMG95EwaoZE/VDs1WjTvkQI/AAAAAAAABEw/K09TZvS2c2M/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wMG95EwaoZE/VDs1WjTvkQI/AAAAAAAABEw/K09TZvS2c2M/s1600/005.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>1 Skein Lion's Brand Homespun yarn in your choice of color.<br />US 15 or 10mm single point knitting needles<br /><br />Cast on 40 stitches<br />Work the garter stitch in rows until you reach the length you desire. &nbsp;I just held it up around my neck while still on my needle to determine if I was happy with the length. &nbsp;I used approximately 3/4 of my skein of yarn. <br />Cast off when you're happy with the length.<br />I joined the ends using a J crochet hook and slip stitched it to seam it together.<br />Weave in your loose ends using a yarn needle or crochet hook.<br /><br />I didn't bother to block mine as it draped nicely and my stitches are even enough to not require blocking. &nbsp;If you're new to knitting and you find your tension becomes looser as you knit you may want to dampen your cowl before you seam the ends and reshape it to a neat rectangular size and let air dry, then seam. &nbsp;This lets your yarn make a memory of how it should lay and should hold it's shape better. &nbsp;If you want a bulkier or larger cowl just use a bulkier yarn and bigger needles. &nbsp;Change your number of stitches you cast on to the width you'd like your cowl to be. &nbsp;Play a bit. &nbsp;A cowl is a great first project and so popular these days. &nbsp;Enjoy!</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-89095996487693572872014-08-29T17:11:00.003-05:002014-08-29T17:11:40.693-05:00Baby Afghan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RfSvmSXvFtM/VAD3rNG0WnI/AAAAAAAABEQ/G4dNb5Ofm1c/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RfSvmSXvFtM/VAD3rNG0WnI/AAAAAAAABEQ/G4dNb5Ofm1c/s1600/003.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;Recently our former neighbors had a new baby girl. &nbsp;They were planning on coming back to our town to visit family and show off their little darling. &nbsp;I wanted to give them something handcrafted but not exactly like other gifts they might receive. &nbsp;So I made them a car seat/stroller blanket. &nbsp;What makes this different? &nbsp;The size. It is smaller in size than a crib blanket or toddler blanket so it will tuck in without the bulk that larger blankets would have. It's also not as long so it won't drag and get tangled up in mom or dad's legs when they're trying to carry the car seat into the house. &nbsp;The same thing when using with a stroller it's not going to drape out and possibly get tangled in the wheels. The perk to making a car seat/stroller blanket is that it also is time helpful since it whips up fast. &nbsp; I didn't have much notice from the time I found out the baby was born until when I heard they were coming for a visit. &nbsp;If you'd like to make a similar blanket figure on a size of about 24 inches wide x 30 inches long. &nbsp;Adjust the size as you see fit. &nbsp;It will take around 1000 yards or 1 1/2 skeins of yarn to complete. You can choose one color or work in multiple colors. &nbsp;The stitch I used is called the blanket stitch or sometimes referred to as the bobble or popcorn stitch. &nbsp;I followed the pattern of a lady who has an online crochet site. &nbsp;Here is the link to her instructions. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-blanket-stitch/" target="_blank">http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-blanket-stitch/</a>&nbsp; I hope your blanket turns out as well as mine did. &nbsp;This was a first time pattern for me and I thoroughly enjoyed how easily it worked up. &nbsp;I'm a newbie crocheter so don't be afraid to try this pattern. &nbsp;It's fun!</div><br /></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-63092868602904408492014-08-19T17:22:00.002-05:002014-08-19T17:22:54.426-05:00HALLOWEEN PRINTABLES *FREE FOR PERSONAL USE*<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FgcESOsHr_s/U_PNmS8rGhI/AAAAAAAABEA/MKVIrmUBs_0/s1600/9443a8962a935fbd1a34fbe8fbca1413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FgcESOsHr_s/U_PNmS8rGhI/AAAAAAAABEA/MKVIrmUBs_0/s1600/9443a8962a935fbd1a34fbe8fbca1413.jpg" height="320" width="224" /></a></div>Okay, so I know Halloween is not for a couple months yet, but it's not too soon to begin planning your strategy for your Halloween decorating. &nbsp;I recently saw some clever and easy ideas for decorating your pumpkins that doesn't include the cutting or mess. So I decided to share how to do this and some free printables you can use for your own projects when the time comes to add a bit of ghoulish glee to your home. &nbsp;To save these images right click on them and choose open in a new window then right click on full size image and save to your computer. &nbsp;These are PNG images so they can be printed on any color tissue paper. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QHh7zzEngrE/U_PJoNY0TYI/AAAAAAAABDc/qRYNbMrLgn4/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QHh7zzEngrE/U_PJoNY0TYI/AAAAAAAABDc/qRYNbMrLgn4/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable1.png" height="320" width="247" /></a></div>&nbsp;Here's how to complete your project :<br /><br />1. Clean off the outside of your pumpkin with soap/water. &nbsp;Let dry.<br />2. If you're not changing the color of your pumpkin you can proceed with printing off the images of your choice. &nbsp;To do this cut a piece of tissue paper in a color that matches your pumpkin slightly larger than a piece of cardstock. &nbsp;So roughly cut the tissue paper 9.5 x 12 inches in size and fold over around your card stock. &nbsp;Secure tissue paper to cardstock with tape. &nbsp;Insert into your printer tissue side up or whatever the instructions are for your particular printer. &nbsp;Choose your image to print out and print. <br />3. &nbsp;Gently remove printed tissue paper from card stock. Cut out each image separately. &nbsp;Don't cut super close to the image. &nbsp;Give yourself a 1/4 inch if possible. <br />4. &nbsp;Apply a coat of outdoor Mod Podge to your pumpkin. &nbsp;Carefully lay your cut tissue paper image over the Mod Podge. &nbsp;Press out air bubbles and smooth with your fingers gently so as not to tear your tissue paper image. &nbsp;Apply a top coat of Mod Podge over the image. &nbsp;Let dry. &nbsp;You may apply another coat if desired for better wear. You may overlap images and create your own "picture" on your pumpkin. &nbsp;If you're using gourds or pumpkins that are different colors or you've painted the outside of your pumpkin with acrylic paints make sure the paint is dry before attempting this craft. &nbsp;Also use tissue paper that most closely matches the color of your gourd or pumpkin to get the best results. &nbsp; &nbsp;I have not put a copyright notice on these images as I found them all around the net and created my own brushes from them. &nbsp;Having said that they are copyrighted none the less once they are posted here. &nbsp;Please do not post them in other places as your work or attempt to sell them. &nbsp;They are for your personal use and fun only. &nbsp; They may be shared on Facebook and Pinterest. &nbsp;Thanks so much and enjoy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pbzOh5DZQ4Y/U_PJtG5yU0I/AAAAAAAABDk/c_D8udl7VWw/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pbzOh5DZQ4Y/U_PJtG5yU0I/AAAAAAAABDk/c_D8udl7VWw/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable2.png" height="320" width="247" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d82EFYuw6Fk/U_PJw1q5tuI/AAAAAAAABDs/fMcxhaQcGVo/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d82EFYuw6Fk/U_PJw1q5tuI/AAAAAAAABDs/fMcxhaQcGVo/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable3.png" height="320" width="247" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ij5_N36IKKc/U_PJ28SgRxI/AAAAAAAABD0/25kbAVeA6Vs/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ij5_N36IKKc/U_PJ28SgRxI/AAAAAAAABD0/25kbAVeA6Vs/s1600/Halloween%2BPrintable4.png" height="320" width="247" /></a></div></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-7270505428687312812014-08-15T16:28:00.000-05:002014-08-15T16:43:53.268-05:00Now on MyTaste.com and Pinterest!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi everyone,<br /><br />It's been a busy few months in my life and sadly, I've not kept up my posts the way I should. &nbsp;As we head into late Summer I'll try to get better at doing so. &nbsp;I was tickled to see an invitation to be a member on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mytaste.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mytaste.com/</a>&nbsp;a food bloggers site. &nbsp;I hope you'll check it out and look for my various recipes for beef stew, cappuccinos and other goodies. &nbsp;As always you can still find them here on my blog or if you're following the MyTaste.com link to my blog, welcome and I hope you find something yummy to cook. &nbsp;You might even find a craft or two you might like to try. &nbsp;Feel free! &nbsp;Thank you Michael for the invite!<br /><br /><br />Another thing you may notice is my&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/ctapestry/" target="_blank">http://www.pinterest.com/ctapestry</a>&nbsp;link button to Pinterest. &nbsp;Pinterest is a site where people can follow each other and pin various things that interest them to boards to share with others. &nbsp;It's a great community and one I seem to thrive in. &nbsp;Please check out my boards and I'd love to have you follow me. &nbsp;I currently have over 5,800 followers and some 12,000 plus pins on 113 boards with topics ranging from food, crafts, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, art, birdhouses, fun things to do with the grandkids and a gazillion more topics. &nbsp;A multitude of sins LOL. &nbsp;</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-36118471771351182102014-01-19T18:33:00.000-06:002014-01-19T18:33:02.829-06:00January 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LV_7nFczgG4/UtxoV8qJ_pI/AAAAAAAABBs/B3UKs0x8pX8/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LV_7nFczgG4/UtxoV8qJ_pI/AAAAAAAABBs/B3UKs0x8pX8/s1600/004.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V9fz087RV8Q/UtxprynwlcI/AAAAAAAABCU/TSifLk9PqAw/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V9fz087RV8Q/UtxprynwlcI/AAAAAAAABCU/TSifLk9PqAw/s1600/011.JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a>Gosh, I totally let the holidays slip by without a post. &nbsp;To recap it was a hectic, fun, crazy time. &nbsp;I participated in my first ever organized walk. &nbsp;I did the Festival Foods Turkey Trot 2 mile walk on Thanksgiving day in my hometown. Upon completion I walked another mile home. &nbsp;Then I collapsed. LOL. &nbsp;Just kidding. &nbsp;My youngest son and daughter in law hosted Thanksgiving so I baked a couple pumpkin cheesecakes when I got home from the walk to take to their home that evening. &nbsp;Dinner was delicious and I didn't even feel bad when I had dessert.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hUoG2QWOTfE/UtxpY4dONBI/AAAAAAAABCM/3EBYn2zdcvQ/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t13rZH5Fqig/Utxrdpt1XfI/AAAAAAAABC4/V4-6eZlJKEU/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t13rZH5Fqig/Utxrdpt1XfI/AAAAAAAABC4/V4-6eZlJKEU/s1600/014.JPG" height="150" width="200" /></a><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hUoG2QWOTfE/UtxpY4dONBI/AAAAAAAABCM/3EBYn2zdcvQ/s1600/010.JPG" height="200" width="150" />Christmas shopping I actually went out and completed in one crazy afternoon. &nbsp;Thankfully, I didn't do any shopping at Target. &nbsp;Thinking a lot of other people wish they hadn't either. We had to stagger our family get togethers and finished our last one the weekend after New Years. &nbsp;Since things were a bit crazy I had thought about skipping dragging out the tree and decorating this year but found I needed the glitter and shine. It's just not Christmas without a tree and twinkling lights. When I was finished I just felt nothing but sheer happiness. Funny how certain traditions pull at your heart strings. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-czvWiDzsxOk/UtxrIDzxayI/AAAAAAAABCs/ocxJFd6i5wU/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-czvWiDzsxOk/UtxrIDzxayI/AAAAAAAABCs/ocxJFd6i5wU/s1600/021.JPG" height="150" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My grandson was with his mom for Christmas so I didn't see him until after Christmas when I babysat him. &nbsp;The original plan was that he'd open his gifts in the afternoon when his dad came to pick him up after work. &nbsp;My son said, "mom, you know that is never going to happen". &nbsp;He was right. &nbsp;The minute the little man spied the Christmas presents it was game over. &nbsp;He delighted in telling everyone at our final gathering that ALL the presents were for him. &nbsp;I think he was a happy camper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">New Years Eve was quietly spent at home as my DH worked both New Years Eve day and New Years Day. &nbsp;I'm a bit past the "got to be out" group anyway so I didn't mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The most recent gathering attended was last evening for a neighbor man's birthday party. &nbsp;His wife thew him a champagne and cheesecake party and both hubby and myself felt like we'd been given the gift just by attending. Several neighbors we know were there as well as other friends of the couple. &nbsp;Good food and great conversation. &nbsp;A very enjoyable evening.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only downside to our January so far has been some major plumbing issues that happened just before New Years. &nbsp;I'll skip the nasty details but suffice it to say it was costly and we ended up with cement dust filling our home when the plumbers needed to cut into our basement floor to replace century old cast iron sewer pipes. &nbsp;Very messy and we're still cleaning cement dust and probably will be for months to come. &nbsp;The plus side of that is no more problems. &nbsp;And how is your January going?</div></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-72844263204288699972013-11-04T11:00:00.001-06:002013-11-04T11:04:34.752-06:00Pumpkin PIe Cappuccino...{_}> Yummmmmmy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kYHHThoE_bA/UnfRIn6cjPI/AAAAAAAABAE/x-2_ubQ8bQI/s1600/027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kYHHThoE_bA/UnfRIn6cjPI/AAAAAAAABAE/x-2_ubQ8bQI/s320/027.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I love Cappuccino but buying it at a coffee shop or boxes in the store gets expensive.&nbsp; Making it at home is simple, easy, cheaper and you get to control the flavors as well as calories.&nbsp; BONUS deal!&nbsp; Here's my recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino.&nbsp; If you like mocha cappuccino type cappuccino into my site search bar and you'll find my other recipe for chocolatey goodness.&nbsp; I hope you'll enjoy them both.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />PUMPKIN SPICE CAPPUCCINO<br /><br />1 C. pumpkin spice flavored non dairy creamer<br />1 C. Stevia<br />1/2 C. instant coffee<br />1 Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice<br /><br />Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix well.&nbsp; This will powder the instant coffee so the finished product looks just like you'd buy in the store.&nbsp; The smell is incredible!&nbsp; I use 3 TBS to a 16 oz Cappuccino mug for rich deliciousness.&nbsp; If you'd prefer you can swap out ingredients for lite creamer, or use ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice in place of pumpkin pie spice.&nbsp; You can use decaf coffee as I chose to do or regular.&nbsp; If you don't like Stevia use whatever kind of sweetener you like.&nbsp; The options are endless.&nbsp; Enjoy!</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-50033112094640087982013-09-23T14:34:00.002-05:002013-09-23T14:34:46.583-05:00Autumn is officially here!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_zYhhS5fXZE/UkCSkftxZmI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/brg6ReBp5-I/s1600/aa366f783a1587c1c3579981be62fb4c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_zYhhS5fXZE/UkCSkftxZmI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/brg6ReBp5-I/s320/aa366f783a1587c1c3579981be62fb4c.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>My goodness, the Summer has flown by and Autumn is officially here. &nbsp;My garden is a small one and produced just enough for us throughout the summer but no canning done this year. &nbsp;I do have a freezer full of shredded zucchini for breads and cakes throughout the cooler months. &nbsp;Although this will be in direct contrast to the healthy eating lifestyle I have adopted. &nbsp;I found this image on Pinterest and thought it was the epitomy of Autumn. &nbsp;I love this season and it's by far my favorite. &nbsp;The richness of the leaf colors against an azure blue sky melt me every year. &nbsp;While birds nest in the Spring I want to nest in the Autumn by bringing warmth to my home in my decor. &nbsp;I use bittersweet, crimson leaf branches,cream/orange/rust candles and lanterns to achieve the look I want. &nbsp;Out come the afghans in creams and rusts. &nbsp;My curtains are an ombre in shades of russet, orange, and amber. &nbsp;Guests are offered pumpkin coffee or cappuccino. &nbsp;I use an Autumn essential oil to bring the lovely warmth of Autumn to my rooms. &nbsp;Natural effects of warm woods, pine cones, pheasant feathers and acorns come to mind. I love the taste of pumpkin and the cooler temperatures make me want to make pumpkin bread or pancakes with warm maple syrup. &nbsp;Apple cider simmering away on the stove makes me want to curl up with a toasty warm mug and blanket on the front porch while the cool breezes tickle my cheeks pink. &nbsp;I thoroughly enjoy whipping out my yarn and crochet hook while I listen to the honking of wild Canadian geese as they begin their journey South. &nbsp;It's already started. &nbsp;I heard two flocks last night while I was out with my dog. &nbsp;It will continue from now until late November with the flocks growing larger with each passing day as they try to find warmer climes before the snow flies. &nbsp;Some do stay here in Wisconsin year around if they've found steady feed and a safe haven to ride out the winter months. &nbsp;I begin to think about Christmas and what to give everyone this year. &nbsp;Some gifts I will make and some I will purchase. &nbsp;Autumn is the beginning of my wonderful nesting time and I look forward to it every year. &nbsp;I hope you do too. &nbsp;</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-59707767909627747792013-07-15T10:25:00.003-05:002013-07-15T10:25:59.992-05:00Where Bloggers Create 2013 FUN tour of crafter's and artist's studios. Must See!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Today I must tell you I couldn't be more happy to share a truly fun party going on in blogland right now. &nbsp;I decided to look at some of my decorator blogs to kill time while my grandson was watching cartoons and I'm so happy I did. &nbsp;My first stop was at "<a href="http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Feathered Nest</a>" and found that Dawn was part of a virtual tour showcasing artisans and crafter's studios that is hosted by Karen at "<a href="http://www.mydesertcottage.com/2013/07/welcome-to-where-bloggers-create-2013.html" target="_blank">My Desert Cottage</a>". &nbsp;As I toured some of the wonderful ladies studios I couldn't help but drool over their creative havens. &nbsp;What a fun way to be inspired to make my own craft room more user friendly. &nbsp;I have this urge to go clean, sort, purge, organize, classify and make beautiful the area I call my cra(p)ft room. &nbsp;You will too once you head over to Karen's and start your tour. &nbsp;Enjoy!</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-32044990581848783232013-07-10T19:13:00.001-05:002013-07-10T19:13:09.372-05:00Owlllllll Be Thereeeeeeeeee..........<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sezZo7kGZpc/Ud33ZoZe6SI/AAAAAAAAA8s/_d_svNcxUmQ/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sezZo7kGZpc/Ud33ZoZe6SI/AAAAAAAAA8s/_d_svNcxUmQ/s320/004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This cute little screech owl greeted my husband for his morning coffee on our back porch early this morning. &nbsp;He must have liked the area as I think he hung around all day. &nbsp;He was still parked in the lilac bush after dinner tonight. &nbsp;Very photogenic and not shy at all. &nbsp;He didn't mind as my DH snapped picture after picture of his cute little self.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qn51ttfUdmw/Ud334OBwFcI/AAAAAAAAA80/kWgZUzt6zi4/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qn51ttfUdmw/Ud334OBwFcI/AAAAAAAAA80/kWgZUzt6zi4/s320/006.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPv7NQ0KpE8/Ud34C7QD3DI/AAAAAAAAA88/alCC8MhuSDs/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPv7NQ0KpE8/Ud34C7QD3DI/AAAAAAAAA88/alCC8MhuSDs/s320/007.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Peek a boo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SainyIW27k0/Ud34YmtXlAI/AAAAAAAAA9E/3sXXlii_Kgk/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SainyIW27k0/Ud34YmtXlAI/AAAAAAAAA9E/3sXXlii_Kgk/s320/008.JPG" width="240" /></a>&nbsp;I see you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-5561450190825761432013-06-23T16:38:00.001-05:002013-06-23T16:38:26.759-05:00New way to diagnose and possibly treat Fibromyalgia and also some Ayurvedic poses to lessen pain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pn8m1FfZEsQ/Ucdhc_QbZ6I/AAAAAAAAA8c/oCmEbq6LMuo/s1600/Fibro+Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pn8m1FfZEsQ/Ucdhc_QbZ6I/AAAAAAAAA8c/oCmEbq6LMuo/s1600/Fibro+Pic.jpg" /></a></div>I don't talk much about Fibromyalgia here on my blog as I'd prefer it to be a place of inspirational crafts, recipes and sharing of good times. &nbsp;However; recently there have been a couple of new developments in the diagnosis and hopefully treatment of this very painful and disabling condition. I'd like to share the links here with you in the hope it will help to inform you, friends, family, co-workers and others in your life. &nbsp;Knowledge is power and those of us with Fibro need all the power/help we can get. &nbsp;Please feel free to share the information I'll post here today. &nbsp;Thanks!<br /><br />The first link I'd like to share is: &nbsp;<a href="http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/06/19/skin-abnormality-may-prove-biological-basis-for-fibromyalgia/56233.html">http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/06/19/skin-abnormality-may-prove-biological-basis-for-fibromyalgia/56233.html</a>&nbsp; This story tells of how biopsies done on the hands of female Fibro sufferers revealed an astonishing discovery. Read on to see what they found.<br /><br />The second link shows that we've not been forgotten by American Medical research.<br /><a href="http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01857219">http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01857219</a>&nbsp; This trial is to be completed in June of 2014. &nbsp;See what they're studying.<br /><br />The third link shows firm evidence of a brain study published in the Journal of American College of Rheumatology :&nbsp;<a href="http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/diagnosis/brainpain.html">http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/diagnosis/brainpain.html</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;I've also read of a similar study done in France. &nbsp;Show this to your skeptics who would prefer to believe Fibro is "all in your head". &nbsp;Hmmm, in a sense they might be right LOL. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Recently I contacted&nbsp;<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'helvetica neue', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://learningdays.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Himanshu Kapoor</a>&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'helvetica neue', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b>a practicing yogi who has an online site you may contact and ask questions regarding various poses and information about Yoga. &nbsp;I specifically asked him questions regarding Fibromyalgia and helpful poses to use. &nbsp;He was very informative and the two hand poses he recommends for Fibro seem very consistent with some of the information contained in the first link I posted. &nbsp;He also mentions certain dietary restrictions regarding how food is prepared and when certain foods should not be eaten as well as 2 other poses besides the hand poses. &nbsp;Read his response to me (Tapestry2) here:&nbsp;</b></span><a href="http://learningdays.tumblr.com/">http://learningdays.tumblr.com/</a></div></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-77006523331068637202013-06-21T01:17:00.002-05:002013-06-21T01:20:59.186-05:00Free animated image You Are My Sunshine.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nt_Yk7kU0ts/UcPucaVDBbI/AAAAAAAAA8E/7X1KlQ6YeKk/s1600/YouRMySunshine.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nt_Yk7kU0ts/UcPucaVDBbI/AAAAAAAAA8E/7X1KlQ6YeKk/s1600/YouRMySunshine.gif" /></a></div>When I was a girl my grandma would play this song on the piano and sing it to us kids. &nbsp;I have such wonderful memories of that time. &nbsp;Tonight I made this little animated sticker that I'm sharing with you for your personal use only. &nbsp;It can be used on your webpage or blog. Just right click and choose save as. &nbsp;Make sure it saves as a gif image or you'll lose the animation. It screams summer and I hope you'll enjoy.</div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749956401004274509.post-16002038300273324962013-06-15T07:14:00.001-05:002013-06-15T07:17:19.167-05:00Google Chrome Themes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cbd7o5k-MdI/UbxVzMZPzUI/AAAAAAAAA5M/F7uw6-D4hLo/s1600/BirdsPaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cbd7o5k-MdI/UbxVzMZPzUI/AAAAAAAAA5M/F7uw6-D4hLo/s320/BirdsPaper.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>As many of you may know you can create and use themes on Google Chrome Browser. &nbsp;If you're not especially artsy I thought I'd share a few of mine. &nbsp;They're free for your own personal use on Chrome. &nbsp;This first theme is called Butterflies and Birds and the url for it is listed below. https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/7ut8tbhgdryewk92kvsyconmd &nbsp; &nbsp;To use these themes you can either search for them by name or url as I have posted them for sharing at the Chrome theme site. &nbsp;They all come with the tabbed headings added on just as your normal browser page looks. &nbsp;Hard to show completely so I've just posted the main image here but rest assured they all have tabs.<br />I think you can probably also go to create your theme and copy/paste my code into that area and it should load it.<br />Next up is A Rose is a Rose and the url for it is:&nbsp;https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/9m4f9fprxxj5nfbr1q9dxdtpa <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-df9rjo7KWvs/UbxXj7EjNcI/AAAAAAAAA5c/LxfHTXeDXgQ/s1600/cabinet+fronts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-df9rjo7KWvs/UbxXj7EjNcI/AAAAAAAAA5c/LxfHTXeDXgQ/s1600/cabinet+fronts.jpg" /></a></div>After that we have Sweet Pea Fairies and the url is:&nbsp;https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/966syejftsrtg5tudrd2q8pei <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PAGJ93eGAao/UbxX-8K6_sI/AAAAAAAAA5k/Ozu7xk5AgRY/s1600/FairieSparkle.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PAGJ93eGAao/UbxX-8K6_sI/AAAAAAAAA5k/Ozu7xk5AgRY/s320/FairieSparkle.gif" width="223" /></a>&nbsp; I am not positive if you will get the animated sparkle effect when using this image as your background theme. &nbsp;Honestly I don't think you will. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ghosts of Long Ago is the next theme and the url is:&nbsp;<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S-w5uH1ppuc/UbxYYM8kqUI/AAAAAAAAA5s/PczA5nUDAow/s1600/Ghost+Of+Long+Ago.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S-w5uH1ppuc/UbxYYM8kqUI/AAAAAAAAA5s/PczA5nUDAow/s320/Ghost+Of+Long+Ago.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/7ut8tbhgdryewk92kvsyconmd</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rTHptXUJtV4/UbxYvI8uAbI/AAAAAAAAA50/wCLEwUB0Ccc/s1600/pillowcase3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rTHptXUJtV4/UbxYvI8uAbI/AAAAAAAAA50/wCLEwUB0Ccc/s320/pillowcase3.jpg" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;BirdLace is up next and the url for that tabbed background is:&nbsp;https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/69dvcp1ze6xkaxwj48cm012fq</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v2pVJiqfAF4/UbxZDcW5IkI/AAAAAAAAA58/ia0wQKS0Q-s/s1600/Crown&amp;CrowRug2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v2pVJiqfAF4/UbxZDcW5IkI/AAAAAAAAA58/ia0wQKS0Q-s/s1600/Crown&amp;CrowRug2.png" /></a>TIME is the next theme available and the url for it is:&nbsp;https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/cgmd1ai2b6x83u2d5bbmprrj7&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DREAM is the next tiled theme available and the URL for it is:&nbsp;https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/3f2ghgi02t3prit3oqg7j8scq&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kl6qbq0Fago/UbxZlfnMDGI/AAAAAAAAA6E/J5HZLK2Ehpg/s1600/plaid10.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kl6qbq0Fago/UbxZlfnMDGI/AAAAAAAAA6E/J5HZLK2Ehpg/s1600/plaid10.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last, but not least is The Crown and the Crow. &nbsp;The url for that theme is:&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bJf6JUgv1Kw/UbxaOYX0zxI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/b2_Jt2PvISM/s1600/plaid9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bJf6JUgv1Kw/UbxaOYX0zxI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/b2_Jt2PvISM/s320/plaid9.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/amvfvu8pil4ni403rpt0gbonc</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll enjoy using my themes on your Chrome browser and have fun trying your hand at making your own. &nbsp;Have a super weekend everyone!</div></div>Tapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230279820183128919noreply@blogger.com0